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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 388.86 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 388.86 and 183.70 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 388.86 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/388.86 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 388.86 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 71,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,433.58/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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