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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.15, 386.69 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.15, 386.69 and 181.90 is: 251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.15 : 386.69 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.15/386.69 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.15x = 386.69 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.15x = 70,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,338.91/280.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.08

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