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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.69, 400.87 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.69, 400.87 and 180.20 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.69 : 400.87 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.69/400.87 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.69x = 400.87 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.69x = 72,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,237.38/290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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