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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.97, 386.35 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.97, 386.35 and 181.92 is: 251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.97 : 386.35 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.97/386.35 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.97x = 386.35 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.97x = 70,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,284.79/279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.04

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