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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 260.91 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 260.91 and 180.12 is: 248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 260.91 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/260.91 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 260.91 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 46,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,995.11/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.61

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