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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.08, 269.58 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.08, 269.58 and 139.36 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.08 : 269.58 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.08/269.58 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.08x = 269.58 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.08x = 37,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,568.67/180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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