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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 249.26 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 249.26 and 147.84 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 249.26 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/249.26 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 249.26 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 36,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,850.60/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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