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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 400.90 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 400.90 and 180.03 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 400.90 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/400.90 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 400.90 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 72,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,173.13/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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