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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.39, 388.07 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.39, 388.07 and 183.18 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.39 : 388.07 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.39/388.07 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.39x = 388.07 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.39x = 71,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,086.66/281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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