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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 388.11 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 388.11 and 177.90 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 388.11 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/388.11 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 388.11 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 69,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,044.77/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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