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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 387.14 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 387.14 and 182.39 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 387.14 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/387.14 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 387.14 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 70,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,607.62/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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