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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.41, 388.33 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.41, 388.33 and 176.50 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.41 : 388.33 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.41/388.33 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.41x = 388.33 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.41x = 68,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,540.25/281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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