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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 286.45 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 286.45 and 180.07 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 286.45 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/286.45 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 286.45 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 51,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,581.05/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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