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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.83, 388.59 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.83, 388.59 and 183.55 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.83 : 388.59 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.83/388.59 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.83x = 388.59 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.83x = 71,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,325.69/281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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