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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.07, 387.99 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.07, 387.99 and 182.97 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.07 : 387.99 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.07/387.99 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.07x = 387.99 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.07x = 70,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,990.53/281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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