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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 398.30 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 398.30 and 180.04 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 398.30 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/398.30 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 398.30 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 71,709.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,709.93/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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