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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.34, 314.28 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.34, 314.28 and 180.63 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.34 : 314.28 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.34/314.28 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.34x = 314.28 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.34x = 56,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,768.40/209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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