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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.40, 269.82 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.40, 269.82 and 139.72 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.40 : 269.82 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.40/269.82 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.40x = 269.82 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.40x = 37,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,699.25/180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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