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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.69, 372.40 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.69, 372.40 and 182.61 is: 252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.69 : 372.40 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.69/372.40 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.69x = 372.40 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.69x = 68,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,003.51/269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.16

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