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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 302.16 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 302.16 and 180.50 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 302.16 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/302.16 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 302.16 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 54,539.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539.88/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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