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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 388.05 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 388.05 and 183.11 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 388.05 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/388.05 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 388.05 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 71,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,055.84/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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