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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 372.63 and 182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 372.63 and 182.71 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 372.63 = 182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/372.63 = 182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 372.63 × 182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 68,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,083.23/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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