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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.83, 372.33 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.83, 372.33 and 182.50 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.83 : 372.33 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.83/372.33 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.83x = 372.33 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.83x = 67,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,950.23/269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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