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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 388.65 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 388.65 and 182.15 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 388.65 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/388.65 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 388.65 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 70,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,792.60/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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