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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 388.26 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 388.26 and 177.84 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 388.26 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/388.26 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 388.26 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 69,048.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,048.16/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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