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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.10, 269.61 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.10, 269.61 and 139.33 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.10 : 269.61 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.10/269.61 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.10x = 269.61 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.10x = 37,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,564.76/180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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