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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 294.22 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 294.22 and 180.59 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 294.22 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/294.22 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 294.22 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 53,134.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,134.15/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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