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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.90, 372.60 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.90, 372.60 and 181.50 is: 250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.90 : 372.60 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.90/372.60 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.90x = 372.60 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.90x = 67,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,626.90/269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.57

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