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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.38, 270.72 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.38, 270.72 and 140.04 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 270.72 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/270.72 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 270.72 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 37,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,911.63/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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