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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 388.95 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 388.95 and 176.95 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 388.95 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/388.95 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 388.95 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 68,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,822.76/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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