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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.95, 387.53 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.95, 387.53 and 182.54 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.95 : 387.53 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.95/387.53 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.95x = 387.53 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.95x = 70,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,739.73/280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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