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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 283 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 283 and 180.24 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 283 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/283 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 283 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 51,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,007.92/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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