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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 401.40 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 401.40 and 180.36 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 401.40 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/401.40 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 401.40 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 72,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,396.50/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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