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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.76, 270.91 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.76, 270.91 and 140.11 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.76 : 270.91 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.76/270.91 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.76x = 270.91 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.76x = 37,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,957.20/180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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