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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.24, 393.21 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.24, 393.21 and 180.11 is: 270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.24 : 393.21 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.24/393.21 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.24x = 393.21 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.24x = 70,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,822.04/262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.07

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