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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.52, 386.92 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.52, 386.92 and 182.16 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.52 : 386.92 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.52/386.92 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.52x = 386.92 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.52x = 70,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,481.35/280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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