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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 386.88 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 386.88 and 182.36 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 386.88 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/386.88 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 386.88 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 70,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,551.44/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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