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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.68, 385.98 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.68, 385.98 and 181.52 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.68 : 385.98 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.68/385.98 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.68x = 385.98 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.68x = 70,063.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,063.09/279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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