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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 387.69 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 387.69 and 182.75 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 387.69 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/387.69 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 387.69 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 70,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,848.41/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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