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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.14, 388.04 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.14, 388.04 and 176.28 is: 243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.14 : 388.04 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.14/388.04 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.14x = 388.04 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.14x = 68,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,403.69/281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.31

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