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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.26, 385.46 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.26, 385.46 and 181.02 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.26 : 385.46 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.26/385.46 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.26x = 385.46 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.26x = 69,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,775.06/279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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