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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 282.35 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 282.35 and 180.18 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 282.35 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/282.35 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 282.35 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 50,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,872.92/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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