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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.44, 386.72 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.44, 386.72 and 182.20 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.44 : 386.72 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.44/386.72 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.44x = 386.72 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.44x = 70,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,460.38/280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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