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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 404.64 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 404.64 and 183.21 is: 274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 404.64 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/404.64 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 404.64 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 74,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,134.09/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.69

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