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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 388.53 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 388.53 and 183.51 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 388.53 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/388.53 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 388.53 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 71,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,299.14/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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