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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.24, 270.05 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.24, 270.05 and 133.76 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.24 : 270.05 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.24/270.05 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.24x = 270.05 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.24x = 36,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,119.87/180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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