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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 270.18 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 270.18 and 143.86 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 270.18 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/270.18 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 270.18 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 38,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868.09/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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