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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 285.78 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 285.78 and 180.98 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 285.78 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/285.78 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 285.78 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 51,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,720.46/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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