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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 387.78 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 387.78 and 182.93 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 387.78 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/387.78 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 387.78 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 70,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,936.60/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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