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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.70, 387.17 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.70, 387.17 and 182.43 is: 251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.70 : 387.17 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.70/387.17 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.70x = 387.17 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.70x = 70,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,631.42/280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.63

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