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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.19, 387.95 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.19, 387.95 and 176.21 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.19 : 387.95 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.19/387.95 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.19x = 387.95 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.19x = 68,357.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,357.85/281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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