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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 392.22 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 392.22 and 180.28 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 392.22 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/392.22 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 392.22 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 70,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,709.42/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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