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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.70, 270.78 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.70, 270.78 and 140.07 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.70 : 270.78 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.70/270.78 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.70x = 270.78 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.70x = 37,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,928.15/180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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