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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.87, 401.47 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.87, 401.47 and 180.43 is: 249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.87 : 401.47 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.87/401.47 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.87x = 401.47 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.87x = 72,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,435.78/290.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.03

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