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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.33, 270.72 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.33, 270.72 and 141.94 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.33 : 270.72 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.33/270.72 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.33x = 270.72 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.33x = 38,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,426.00/180.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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