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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.70, 387.44 and 182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.70, 387.44 and 182.29 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.70 : 387.44 = 182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.70/387.44 = 182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.70x = 387.44 × 182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.70x = 70,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,625.28/280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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