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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.33, 289.65 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.33, 289.65 and 180.01 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.33 : 289.65 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.33/289.65 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.33x = 289.65 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.33x = 52,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,139.90/193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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