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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.54, 387.18 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.54, 387.18 and 182.32 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.54 : 387.18 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.54/387.18 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.54x = 387.18 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.54x = 70,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,590.66/280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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