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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 388.62 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 388.62 and 183.14 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 388.62 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/388.62 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 388.62 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 71,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,172.15/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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