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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 388.38 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 388.38 and 181.82 is: 251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 388.38 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/388.38 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 388.38 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 70,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,615.25/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.09

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