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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.26, 269.88 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.26, 269.88 and 134.82 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.26 : 269.88 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.26/269.88 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.26x = 269.88 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.26x = 36,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,385.22/180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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