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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 401.25 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 401.25 and 180.28 is: 248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 401.25 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/401.25 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 401.25 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 72,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,337.35/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.70

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