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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 401.22 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 401.22 and 180.22 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 401.22 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/401.22 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 401.22 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 72,307.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,307.87/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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