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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 387.34 and 181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 387.34 and 181.01 is: 249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 387.34 = 181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/387.34 = 181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 387.34 × 181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 70,112.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,112.41/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.91

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