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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.87, 372.22 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.87, 372.22 and 181.19 is: 249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.87 : 372.22 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.87/372.22 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.87x = 372.22 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.87x = 67,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,443.02/269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.91

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