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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.51, 385.80 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.51, 385.80 and 181.26 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.51 : 385.80 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.51/385.80 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.51x = 385.80 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.51x = 69,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,930.11/279.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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