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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 386.64 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 386.64 and 181.82 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 386.64 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/386.64 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 386.64 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 70,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,298.88/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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