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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 313.62 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 313.62 and 180.52 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 313.62 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/313.62 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 313.62 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 56,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,614.68/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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