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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.50, 403.80 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.50, 403.80 and 182.74 is: 273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.50 : 403.80 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.50/403.80 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.50x = 403.80 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.50x = 73,790.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,790.41/269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.80

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