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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.44, 288.83 and 180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.44, 288.83 and 180.46 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.44 : 288.83 = 180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.44/288.83 = 180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.44x = 288.83 × 180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.44x = 52,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,123.07/192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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