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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.44, 385.42 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.44, 385.42 and 181.12 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.44 : 385.42 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.44/385.42 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.44x = 385.42 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.44x = 69,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,807.27/279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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