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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.89, 372.56 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.89, 372.56 and 182.68 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.89 : 372.56 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.89/372.56 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.89x = 372.56 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.89x = 68,056.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,056.48/269.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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