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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.01, 387.72 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.01, 387.72 and 182.73 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.01 : 387.72 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.01/387.72 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.01x = 387.72 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.01x = 70,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,848.08/281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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