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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 269.86 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 269.86 and 134.18 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 269.86 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/269.86 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 269.86 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 36,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210.15/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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