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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.91, 386.36 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.91, 386.36 and 181.68 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.91 : 386.36 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.91/386.36 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.91x = 386.36 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.91x = 70,193.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,193.88/279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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