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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 424.06 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 424.06 and 180.04 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 424.06 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/424.06 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 424.06 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 76,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,347.76/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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