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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 261.36 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 261.36 and 180.24 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 261.36 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/261.36 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 261.36 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 47,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,107.53/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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