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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.86, 422.01 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.86, 422.01 and 184.07 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.86 : 422.01 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.86/422.01 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.86x = 422.01 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.86x = 77,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,680.44/281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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