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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 302.44 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 302.44 and 180.80 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 302.44 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/302.44 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 302.44 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 54,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681.15/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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