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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.26, 388.15 and 176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.26, 388.15 and 176.35 is: 243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.26 : 388.15 = 176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.26/388.15 = 176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.26x = 388.15 × 176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.26x = 68,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,450.25/281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.37

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