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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 422.53 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 422.53 and 183.76 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 422.53 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/422.53 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 422.53 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 77,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,642.60/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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