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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 421.04 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 421.04 and 183.84 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 421.04 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/421.04 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 421.04 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 77,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,401.50/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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