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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 289.67 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 289.67 and 180.66 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 289.67 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/289.67 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 289.67 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 52,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,330.88/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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