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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 291.96 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 291.96 and 180.48 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 291.96 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/291.96 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 291.96 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 52,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692.94/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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