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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.13, 531.19 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.13, 531.19 and 180.80 is: 271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.13 : 531.19 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.13/531.19 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.13x = 531.19 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.13x = 96,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,036.92/354.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.19

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