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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.59, 388.59 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.59, 388.59 and 183.28 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.59 : 388.59 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.59/388.59 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.59x = 388.59 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.59x = 71,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,220.78/281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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