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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.96, 249.78 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.96, 249.78 and 144.37 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.96 : 249.78 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.96/249.78 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.96x = 249.78 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.96x = 36,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,060.74/180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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