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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.35, 388.33 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.35, 388.33 and 182.94 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.35 : 388.33 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.35/388.33 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.35x = 388.33 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.35x = 71,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,039.18/281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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