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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.36, 386.49 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.36, 386.49 and 182.08 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.36 : 386.49 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.36/386.49 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.36x = 386.49 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.36x = 70,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,372.10/280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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