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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 387.78 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 387.78 and 176.14 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 387.78 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/387.78 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 387.78 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 68,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,303.57/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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