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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.19, 270 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.19, 270 and 134.31 is: 201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.19 : 270 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.19/270 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.19x = 270 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.19x = 36,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,263.19/180.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.25

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