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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.31, 388.24 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.31, 388.24 and 182.89 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.31 : 388.24 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.31/388.24 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.31x = 388.24 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.31x = 71,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,006.27/281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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