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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 285.57 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 285.57 and 180.24 is: 270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 285.57 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/285.57 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 285.57 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 51,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471.14/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.19

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