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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 388.83 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 388.83 and 183.54 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 388.83 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/388.83 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 388.83 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 71,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,365.86/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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