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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 401.22 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 401.22 and 180.36 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 401.22 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/401.22 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 401.22 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 72,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,364.04/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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