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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.94, 260.58 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.94, 260.58 and 180.76 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.94 : 260.58 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.94/260.58 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.94x = 260.58 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.94x = 47,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,102.44/189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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