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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.23, 386.46 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.23, 386.46 and 181.88 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.23 : 386.46 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.23/386.46 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.23x = 386.46 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.23x = 70,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,287.41/280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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