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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.82, 385.99 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.82, 385.99 and 181.64 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.82 : 385.99 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.82/385.99 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.82x = 385.99 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.82x = 70,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,111.22/279.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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