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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 401.00 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 401.00 and 180.09 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 401.00 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/401.00 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 401.00 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 72,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,216.20/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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