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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.59, 388.60 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.59, 388.60 and 183.52 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.59 : 388.60 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.59/388.60 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.59x = 388.60 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.59x = 71,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,315.87/281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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