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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.81, 301.41 and 180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.81, 301.41 and 180.38 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.81 : 301.41 = 180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.81/301.41 = 180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.81x = 301.41 × 180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.81x = 54,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,366.83/200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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