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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.22, 385.43 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.22, 385.43 and 180.98 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.22 : 385.43 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.22/385.43 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.22x = 385.43 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.22x = 69,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,757.43/279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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