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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.14, 310.72 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.14, 310.72 and 180.81 is: 269.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.14 : 310.72 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.14/310.72 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.14x = 310.72 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.14x = 56,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,181.28/208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.92

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