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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 387.42 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 387.42 and 181.23 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 387.42 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/387.42 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 387.42 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 70,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,212.61/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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