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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 409.88 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 409.88 and 180.50 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 409.88 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/409.88 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 409.88 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 73,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,983.34/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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