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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 292.38 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 292.38 and 180.92 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 292.38 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/292.38 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 292.38 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 52,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,897.39/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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