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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.70, 387.29 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.70, 387.29 and 182.44 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.70 : 387.29 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.70/387.29 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.70x = 387.29 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.70x = 70,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,657.19/280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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