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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 301.88 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 301.88 and 180.80 is: 270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 301.88 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/301.88 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 301.88 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 54,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,579.90/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.68

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