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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 401.44 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 401.44 and 180.31 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 401.44 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/401.44 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 401.44 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 72,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,383.65/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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