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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.48, 280.08 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.48, 280.08 and 180 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.48 : 280.08 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.48/280.08 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.48x = 280.08 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.48x = 50,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,414.40/186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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