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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.41, 391.37 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.41, 391.37 and 180.09 is: 248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.41 : 391.37 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.41/391.37 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.41x = 391.37 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.41x = 70,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,480.92/283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.69

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