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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 283.08 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 283.08 and 180.20 is: 269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 283.08 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/283.08 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 283.08 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 51,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,011.02/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.79

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