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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.14, 386.60 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.14, 386.60 and 182.06 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.14 : 386.60 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.14/386.60 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.14x = 386.60 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.14x = 70,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,383.00/280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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