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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 262.69 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 262.69 and 180.25 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 262.69 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/262.69 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 262.69 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 47,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349.87/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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