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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 388.56 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 388.56 and 183.40 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 388.56 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/388.56 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 388.56 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 71,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,261.90/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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