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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 305.91 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 305.91 and 180 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 305.91 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/305.91 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 305.91 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 55,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,063.80/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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