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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.50, 387.12 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.50, 387.12 and 182.22 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.50 : 387.12 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.50/387.12 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.50x = 387.12 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.50x = 70,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,541.01/280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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