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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.57, 300.34 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.57, 300.34 and 180 is: 268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.57 : 300.34 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.57/300.34 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.57x = 300.34 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.57x = 54,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,061.20/201.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.20

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