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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 388.13 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 388.13 and 183.33 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 388.13 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/388.13 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 388.13 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 71,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,154.96/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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