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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 388.26 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 388.26 and 183.22 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 388.26 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/388.26 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 388.26 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 71,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,137.00/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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