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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.69, 371.59 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.69, 371.59 and 182.21 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.69 : 371.59 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.69/371.59 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.69x = 371.59 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.69x = 67,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,707.41/269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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