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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 313.16 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 313.16 and 180.09 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 313.16 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/313.16 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 313.16 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 56,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,396.08/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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