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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.78, 388.59 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.78, 388.59 and 182.07 is: 251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.78 : 388.59 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.78/388.59 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.78x = 388.59 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.78x = 70,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,750.58/281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.08

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