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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 285.54 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 285.54 and 180.41 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 285.54 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/285.54 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 285.54 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 51,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,512.84/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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