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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.57, 372.12 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.57, 372.12 and 182.36 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.57 : 372.12 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.57/372.12 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.57x = 372.12 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.57x = 67,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,859.80/269.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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