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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 388.50 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 388.50 and 183.27 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 388.50 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/388.50 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 388.50 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 71,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,200.40/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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