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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.33, 268.08 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.33, 268.08 and 180.44 is: 248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.33 : 268.08 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.33/268.08 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.33x = 268.08 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.33x = 48,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,371.01/194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.91

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