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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 386.08 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 386.08 and 181.44 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 386.08 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/386.08 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 386.08 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 70,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,049.90/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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