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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.58, 385.84 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.58, 385.84 and 181.26 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.58 : 385.84 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.58/385.84 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.58x = 385.84 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.58x = 69,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,937.36/279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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