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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 283.45 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 283.45 and 180.24 is: 269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 283.45 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/283.45 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 283.45 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 51,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,089.03/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.49

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