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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.51, 421.95 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.51, 421.95 and 183.97 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.51 : 421.95 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.51/421.95 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.51x = 421.95 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.51x = 77,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,624.03/281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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