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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.53, 385.88 and 180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.53, 385.88 and 180.05 is: 248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.53 : 385.88 = 180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.53/385.88 = 180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.53x = 385.88 × 180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.53x = 69,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,477.69/279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.55

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