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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 299.73 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 299.73 and 180.24 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 299.73 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/299.73 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 299.73 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 54,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,023.34/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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