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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.89, 919.49 and 180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.89, 919.49 and 180.05 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.89 : 919.49 = 180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.89/919.49 = 180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.89x = 919.49 × 180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.89x = 165,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,556.92/612.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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