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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 388.02 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 388.02 and 176.42 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 388.02 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/388.02 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 388.02 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 68,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,454.49/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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