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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 387.44 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 387.44 and 182.56 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 387.44 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/387.44 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 387.44 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 70,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,731.05/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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