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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.09, 562.50 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.09, 562.50 and 180.04 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.09 : 562.50 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.09/562.50 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.09x = 562.50 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.09x = 101,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,271.11/375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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