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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.37, 386.76 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.37, 386.76 and 182.17 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.37 : 386.76 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.37/386.76 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.37x = 386.76 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.37x = 70,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,454.14/280.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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