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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.02, 387.87 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.02, 387.87 and 182.80 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.02 : 387.87 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.02/387.87 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.02x = 387.87 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.02x = 70,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,902.64/281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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