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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.25 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.25 and 183.06 is: 274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.25 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.25 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.25 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 74,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,002.61/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.38

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