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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.53, 404.10 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.53, 404.10 and 182.65 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.53 : 404.10 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.53/404.10 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.53x = 404.10 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.53x = 73,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,808.87/269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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