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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 400.57 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 400.57 and 179.72 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 400.57 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/400.57 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 400.57 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 71,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,990.00/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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