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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.80, 288.60 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.80, 288.60 and 180.92 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.80 : 288.60 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.80/288.60 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.80x = 288.60 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.80x = 52,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,213.51/192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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