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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.16, 260.56 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.16, 260.56 and 180.88 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.16 : 260.56 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.16/260.56 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.16x = 260.56 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.16x = 47,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,130.09/189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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