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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.00, 270.21 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.00, 270.21 and 151.47 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.00 : 270.21 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.00/270.21 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.00x = 270.21 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.00x = 40,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,928.47/180.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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