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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 372.11 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 372.11 and 181.14 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 372.11 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/372.11 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 372.11 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 67,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,404.72/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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