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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 387.48 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 387.48 and 182.70 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 387.48 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/387.48 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 387.48 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 70,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,792.60/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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