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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.41, 387.99 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.41, 387.99 and 181.65 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.41 : 387.99 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.41/387.99 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.41x = 387.99 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.41x = 70,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,479.84/281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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