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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.33, 388.02 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.33, 388.02 and 183.12 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.33 : 388.02 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.33/388.02 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.33x = 388.02 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.33x = 71,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,052.34/281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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