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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 387.87 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 387.87 and 183.08 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 387.87 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/387.87 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 387.87 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 71,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,011.24/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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