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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 313.90 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 313.90 and 180.65 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 313.90 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/313.90 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 313.90 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 56,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,706.04/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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