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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 278.46 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 278.46 and 180.84 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 278.46 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/278.46 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 278.46 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 50,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,356.71/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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