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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.42, 422.04 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.42, 422.04 and 183.86 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.42 : 422.04 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.42/422.04 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.42x = 422.04 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.42x = 77,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,597.33/281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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