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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.82, 270.78 and 139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.82, 270.78 and 139.90 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.82 : 270.78 = 139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.82/270.78 = 139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.82x = 270.78 × 139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.82x = 37,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,882.12/180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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