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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 385.11 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 385.11 and 181.08 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 385.11 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/385.11 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 385.11 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 69,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,735.72/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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