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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.72, 421.80 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.72, 421.80 and 184.34 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.72 : 421.80 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.72/421.80 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.72x = 421.80 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.72x = 77,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,754.61/281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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