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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.91, 372.20 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.91, 372.20 and 182.43 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.91 : 372.20 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.91/372.20 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.91x = 372.20 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.91x = 67,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,899.53/269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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