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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.85, 388.80 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.85, 388.80 and 182.39 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.85 : 388.80 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.85/388.80 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.85x = 388.80 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.85x = 70,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,911.29/281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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