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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 404.51 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 404.51 and 182.95 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 404.51 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/404.51 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 404.51 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 74,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,003.18/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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