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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.91, 386.06 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.91, 386.06 and 181.50 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.91 : 386.06 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.91/386.06 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.91x = 386.06 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.91x = 70,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,067.05/279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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