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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.25, 388.13 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.25, 388.13 and 183.17 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 388.13 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/388.13 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 388.13 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 71,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,093.83/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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