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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.32, 388.43 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.32, 388.43 and 183.13 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.32 : 388.43 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.32/388.43 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.32x = 388.43 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.32x = 71,133.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,133.19/281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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