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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 388.71 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 388.71 and 183.54 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 388.71 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/388.71 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 388.71 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 71,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,341.89/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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