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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 284.88 and 180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 284.88 and 180.33 is: 270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 284.88 = 180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/284.88 = 180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 284.88 × 180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 51,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,372.41/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.14

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