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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 267.85 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 267.85 and 180.27 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 267.85 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/267.85 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 267.85 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 48,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,283.08/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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