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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 401.42 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 401.42 and 180.43 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 401.42 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/401.42 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 401.42 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 72,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,427.66/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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