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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 387.61 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 387.61 and 182.80 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 387.61 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/387.61 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 387.61 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 70,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,853.68/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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