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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.29, 385.27 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.29, 385.27 and 181.04 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.29 : 385.27 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.29/385.27 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.29x = 385.27 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.29x = 69,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,746.90/279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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