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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 286.26 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 286.26 and 180.70 is: 271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 286.26 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/286.26 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 286.26 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 51,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,727.18/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.31

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