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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.21, 388.16 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.21, 388.16 and 182.99 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.21 : 388.16 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.21/388.16 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.21x = 388.16 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.21x = 71,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,030.14/281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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