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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 388.56 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 388.56 and 183.42 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 388.56 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/388.56 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 388.56 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 71,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,269.68/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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