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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 422.12 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 422.12 and 184.16 is: 276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 422.12 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/422.12 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 422.12 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 77,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,739.13/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.05

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