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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 270.90 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 270.90 and 180.65 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 270.90 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/270.90 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 270.90 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 48,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,936.73/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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