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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.80, 269.82 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.80, 269.82 and 131.82 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.80 : 269.82 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.80/269.82 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.80x = 269.82 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.80x = 35,567.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,567.67/179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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