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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 385.11 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 385.11 and 180.99 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 385.11 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/385.11 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 385.11 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 69,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,701.06/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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