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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 388.40 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 388.40 and 183.15 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 388.40 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/388.40 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 388.40 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 71,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,134.54/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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