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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.02, 247.83 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.02, 247.83 and 140.63 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.02 : 247.83 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.02/247.83 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.02x = 247.83 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.02x = 34,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,851.09/180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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