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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 385.04 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 385.04 and 180.88 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 385.04 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/385.04 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 385.04 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 69,646.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,646.04/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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