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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.96, 386.01 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.96, 386.01 and 181.68 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.96 : 386.01 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.96/386.01 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.96x = 386.01 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.96x = 70,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,130.30/279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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