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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 313.71 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 313.71 and 180.34 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 313.71 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/313.71 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 313.71 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 56,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574.46/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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