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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 292.28 and 180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 292.28 and 180.94 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 292.28 = 180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/292.28 = 180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 292.28 × 180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 52,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,885.14/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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