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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.65, 387.48 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.65, 387.48 and 181.12 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.65 : 387.48 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.65/387.48 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.65x = 387.48 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.65x = 70,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,177.53/280.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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