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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 410.13 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 410.13 and 180.75 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 410.13 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/410.13 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 410.13 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 74,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,131.00/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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