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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.82, 387.55 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.82, 387.55 and 182.58 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.82 : 387.55 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.82/387.55 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.82x = 387.55 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.82x = 70,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,758.88/280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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