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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 388.01 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 388.01 and 181.50 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 388.01 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/388.01 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 388.01 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 70,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,422.53/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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