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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 386.09 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 386.09 and 181.70 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 386.09 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/386.09 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 386.09 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 70,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,152.55/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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