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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 385.12 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 385.12 and 180.76 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 385.12 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/385.12 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 385.12 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 69,614.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,614.29/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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