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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.81, 389.09 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.81, 389.09 and 176.94 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 389.09 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/389.09 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 389.09 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 68,846.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,846.03/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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