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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 301.06 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 301.06 and 180.50 is: 268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 301.06 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/301.06 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 301.06 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 54,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,340.73/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.95

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