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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.80, 387.41 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.80, 387.41 and 182.52 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.80 : 387.41 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.80/387.41 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.80x = 387.41 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.80x = 70,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,709.16/280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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