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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 279.09 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 279.09 and 180.32 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 279.09 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/279.09 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 279.09 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 50,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324.11/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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