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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.37, 270.25 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.37, 270.25 and 144.22 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.37 : 270.25 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.37/270.25 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.37x = 270.25 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.37x = 38,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,974.73/180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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