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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.22, 270 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.22, 270 and 139.63 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.22 : 270 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.22/270 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.22x = 270 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.22x = 37,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,700.10/180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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