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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.70, 385.91 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.70, 385.91 and 181.44 is: 250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.70 : 385.91 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.70/385.91 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.70x = 385.91 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.70x = 70,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,019.51/279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.34

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