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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.13, 277.34 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.13, 277.34 and 180.09 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.13 : 277.34 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.13/277.34 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.13x = 277.34 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.13x = 49,945.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,945.26/185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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