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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.97, 405.09 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.97, 405.09 and 183.30 is: 275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.97 : 405.09 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.97/405.09 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.97x = 405.09 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.97x = 74,253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,253.00/269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.04

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