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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.64, 388.56 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.64, 388.56 and 183.36 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.64 : 388.56 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.64/388.56 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.64x = 388.56 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.64x = 71,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,246.36/281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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