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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.95, 372.37 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.95, 372.37 and 182.47 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.95 : 372.37 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.95/372.37 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.95x = 372.37 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.95x = 67,946.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,946.35/269.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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