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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.94, 386.43 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.94, 386.43 and 181.85 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.94 : 386.43 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.94/386.43 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.94x = 386.43 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.94x = 70,272.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,272.30/279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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