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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.33, 385.14 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.33, 385.14 and 181.05 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.33 : 385.14 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.33/385.14 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.33x = 385.14 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.33x = 69,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,729.60/279.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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