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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.50, 404.17 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.50, 404.17 and 182.78 is: 274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.50 : 404.17 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.50/404.17 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.50x = 404.17 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.50x = 73,874.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,874.19/269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.12

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