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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.20, 292.49 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.20, 292.49 and 180.79 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.20 : 292.49 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.20/292.49 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.20x = 292.49 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.20x = 52,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,878.99/196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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