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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 286.38 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 286.38 and 180.68 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 286.38 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/286.38 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 286.38 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 51,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,743.14/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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