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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 444.25 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 444.25 and 180.62 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 444.25 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/444.25 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 444.25 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 80,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,237.76/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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