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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 372.03 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 372.03 and 182.30 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 372.03 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/372.03 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 372.03 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 67,821.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,821.07/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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