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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.69, 404.74 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.69, 404.74 and 182.82 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.69 : 404.74 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.69/404.74 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.69x = 404.74 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.69x = 73,994.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,994.04/269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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