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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 287.83 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 287.83 and 180.62 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 287.83 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/287.83 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 287.83 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 51,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,987.85/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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