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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 259.89 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 259.89 and 180.60 is: 250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 259.89 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/259.89 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 259.89 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 46,936.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,936.13/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.41

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