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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.74, 401.19 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.74, 401.19 and 180.18 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.74 : 401.19 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.74/401.19 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.74x = 401.19 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.74x = 72,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,286.41/290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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