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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 316.26 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 316.26 and 180.50 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 316.26 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/316.26 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 316.26 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 57,084.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,084.93/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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