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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 405.18 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 405.18 and 183.28 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 405.18 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/405.18 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 405.18 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 74,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,261.39/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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