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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.09, 386.39 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.09, 386.39 and 181.81 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.09 : 386.39 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.09/386.39 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.09x = 386.39 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.09x = 70,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,246.72/280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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