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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.39, 270.63 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.39, 270.63 and 141.93 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.39 : 270.63 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.39/270.63 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.39x = 270.63 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.39x = 38,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,410.52/180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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