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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 269.82 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 269.82 and 131.40 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 269.82 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/269.82 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 269.82 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 35,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454.35/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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