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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.05, 380.87 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.05, 380.87 and 180.95 is: 271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.05 : 380.87 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.05/380.87 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.05x = 380.87 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.05x = 68,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,918.43/254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.28

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