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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 389.22 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 389.22 and 182.42 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 389.22 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/389.22 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 389.22 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 71,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,003.56/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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