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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 401.36 and 180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 401.36 and 180.21 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 401.36 = 180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/401.36 = 180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 401.36 × 180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 72,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,329.09/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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