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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.92, 250.02 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.92, 250.02 and 144.20 is: 199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.92 : 250.02 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.92/250.02 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.92x = 250.02 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.92x = 36,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,052.88/180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.28

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