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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 385.11 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 385.11 and 180.76 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 385.11 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/385.11 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 385.11 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 69,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,612.48/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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