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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.94, 387.54 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.94, 387.54 and 182.59 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.94 : 387.54 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.94/387.54 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.94x = 387.54 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.94x = 70,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,759.96/280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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