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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 433.22 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 433.22 and 180.84 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 433.22 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/433.22 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 433.22 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 78,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,342.60/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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