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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.39, 402.12 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.39, 402.12 and 180.87 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.39 : 402.12 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.39/402.12 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.39x = 402.12 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.39x = 72,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,731.44/291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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