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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.20, 269.76 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.20, 269.76 and 132.32 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.20 : 269.76 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.20/269.76 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.20x = 269.76 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.20x = 35,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,694.64/180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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