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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.05, 401.86 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.05, 401.86 and 180.62 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.05 : 401.86 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.05/401.86 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.05x = 401.86 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.05x = 72,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,583.95/291.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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