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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 278.98 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 278.98 and 180.35 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 278.98 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/278.98 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 278.98 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 50,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,312.20/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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