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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.32, 386.72 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.32, 386.72 and 182.08 is: 251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.32 : 386.72 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.32/386.72 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.32x = 386.72 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.32x = 70,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,413.98/280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.19

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