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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.64, 300.42 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.64, 300.42 and 180.12 is: 269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.64 : 300.42 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.64/300.42 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.64x = 300.42 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.64x = 54,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,111.65/200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.70

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