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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.49, 388.48 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.49, 388.48 and 183.53 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.49 : 388.48 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.49/388.48 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.49x = 388.48 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.49x = 71,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,298.59/281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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