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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 284.80 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 284.80 and 180.80 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 284.80 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/284.80 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 284.80 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 51,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,491.84/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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