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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 388.41 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 388.41 and 176.50 is: 243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 388.41 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/388.41 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 388.41 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 68,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,554.37/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.65

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