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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.83, 291.40 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.83, 291.40 and 180.25 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.83 : 291.40 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.83/291.40 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.83x = 291.40 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.83x = 52,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,523.67/194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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