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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 371.60 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 371.60 and 182.01 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 371.60 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/371.60 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 371.60 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 67,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,632.15/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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