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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 279.03 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 279.03 and 180.54 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 279.03 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/279.03 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 279.03 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 50,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,376.08/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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