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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 388.30 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 388.30 and 176.42 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 388.30 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/388.30 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 388.30 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 68,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,504.42/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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