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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 291.53 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 291.53 and 180.28 is: 249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 291.53 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/291.53 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 291.53 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 52,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,557.03/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.06

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