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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.31, 388.14 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.31, 388.14 and 183.05 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.31 : 388.14 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.31/388.14 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.31x = 388.14 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.31x = 71,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,049.03/281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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