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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 271.23 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 271.23 and 140.50 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 271.23 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/271.23 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 271.23 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 38,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,107.82/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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