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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.35, 385.56 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.35, 385.56 and 181.14 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.35 : 385.56 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.35/385.56 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.35x = 385.56 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.35x = 69,838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,838.89/279.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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