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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.46, 300.62 and 180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.46, 300.62 and 180.38 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.46 : 300.62 = 180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.46/300.62 = 180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.46x = 300.62 × 180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.46x = 54,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,225.84/200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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