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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.08, 387.96 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.08, 387.96 and 176.26 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.08 : 387.96 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.08/387.96 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.08x = 387.96 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.08x = 68,381.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,381.83/281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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