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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.58, 270.95 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.58, 270.95 and 131.88 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.58 : 270.95 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.58/270.95 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.58x = 270.95 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.58x = 35,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731.53/180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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