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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 388.19 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 388.19 and 183.47 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 388.19 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/388.19 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 388.19 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 71,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,219.74/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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