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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.38, 388.06 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.38, 388.06 and 183.04 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.38 : 388.06 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.38/388.06 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.38x = 388.06 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.38x = 71,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,030.50/281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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