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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.39, 386.69 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.39, 386.69 and 182.18 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.39 : 386.69 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.39/386.69 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.39x = 386.69 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.39x = 70,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,447.18/280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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