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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.56, 388.10 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.56, 388.10 and 183.10 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.56 : 388.10 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.56/388.10 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.56x = 388.10 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.56x = 71,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,061.11/281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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