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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 285.75 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 285.75 and 180.11 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 285.75 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/285.75 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 285.75 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 51,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,465.00/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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