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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 562.62 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 562.62 and 180.02 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 562.62 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/562.62 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 562.62 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 101,282.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,282.85/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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