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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.10, 277.63 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.10, 277.63 and 180.23 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.10 : 277.63 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.10/277.63 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.10x = 277.63 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.10x = 50,035.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,035.42/186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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