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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.92, 392.88 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.92, 392.88 and 180.52 is: 270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.92 : 392.88 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.92/392.88 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.92x = 392.88 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.92x = 70,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,922.70/261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.78

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