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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 405.18 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 405.18 and 183.08 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 405.18 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/405.18 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 405.18 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 74,180.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,180.35/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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