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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.84, 271.20 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.84, 271.20 and 131.94 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 271.20 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/271.20 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 271.20 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 35,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,782.13/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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