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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 387.21 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 387.21 and 182.55 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 387.21 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/387.21 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 387.21 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 70,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,685.19/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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