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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.41, 385.65 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.41, 385.65 and 181.13 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.41 : 385.65 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.41/385.65 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.41x = 385.65 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.41x = 69,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,850.86/279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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