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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 388.24 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 388.24 and 181.83 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 388.24 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/388.24 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 388.24 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 70,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,594.20/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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