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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 302.54 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 302.54 and 180.20 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 302.54 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/302.54 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 302.54 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 54,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,517.71/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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