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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 284.49 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 284.49 and 180.72 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 284.49 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/284.49 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 284.49 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 51,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413.03/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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