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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.58, 388.26 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.58, 388.26 and 183.30 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.58 : 388.26 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.58/388.26 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.58x = 388.26 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.58x = 71,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,168.06/281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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