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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.30, 287.97 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.30, 287.97 and 180.15 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.30 : 287.97 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.30/287.97 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.30x = 287.97 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.30x = 51,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,877.80/192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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