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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 403.96 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 403.96 and 182.76 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 403.96 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/403.96 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 403.96 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 73,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,827.73/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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