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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.90, 388.59 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.90, 388.59 and 183.48 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.90 : 388.59 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.90/388.59 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.90x = 388.59 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.90x = 71,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,298.49/281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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