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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.75, 404.45 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.75, 404.45 and 182.61 is: 273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.75 : 404.45 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.75/404.45 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.75x = 404.45 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.75x = 73,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,855.70/269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.80

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