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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 401.46 and 180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 401.46 and 180.40 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 401.46 = 180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/401.46 = 180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 401.46 × 180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 72,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,423.38/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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