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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.66, 387.50 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.66, 387.50 and 182.59 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.66 : 387.50 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.66/387.50 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.66x = 387.50 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.66x = 70,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,751.69/280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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