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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 300.97 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 300.97 and 180.93 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 300.97 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/300.97 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 300.97 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 54,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,453.83/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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