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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.44, 388.56 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.44, 388.56 and 183.20 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.44 : 388.56 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.44/388.56 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.44x = 388.56 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.44x = 71,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,184.19/281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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