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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 286.36 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 286.36 and 180.43 is: 270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 286.36 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/286.36 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 286.36 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 51,667.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667.28/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.96

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