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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 388.88 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 388.88 and 183.59 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 388.88 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/388.88 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 388.88 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 71,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,394.48/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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