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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 409.20 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 409.20 and 180.14 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 409.20 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/409.20 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 409.20 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 73,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,713.29/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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