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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 280.65 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 280.65 and 180.69 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 280.65 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/280.65 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 280.65 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 50,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,710.65/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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