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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.15, 388.16 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.15, 388.16 and 176.27 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.15 : 388.16 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.15/388.16 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.15x = 388.16 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.15x = 68,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,418.14/281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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