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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 387.44 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 387.44 and 182.76 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 387.44 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/387.44 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 387.44 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 70,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,808.53/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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