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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.89, 389.01 and 183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.89, 389.01 and 183.79 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.89 : 389.01 = 183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.89/389.01 = 183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.89x = 389.01 × 183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.89x = 71,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,496.15/281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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