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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 386.77 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 386.77 and 182.09 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 386.77 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/386.77 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 386.77 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 70,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,426.95/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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