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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.08, 388.02 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.08, 388.02 and 183.16 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.08 : 388.02 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.08/388.02 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.08x = 388.02 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.08x = 71,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,069.74/281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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