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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.19, 388.26 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.19, 388.26 and 182.91 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.19 : 388.26 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.19/388.26 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.19x = 388.26 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.19x = 71,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,016.64/281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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