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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 432.30 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 432.30 and 180.06 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 432.30 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/432.30 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 432.30 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 77,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,839.94/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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