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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.19, 269.98 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.19, 269.98 and 141.92 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.19 : 269.98 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.19/269.98 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.19x = 269.98 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.19x = 38,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,315.56/180.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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