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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.95, 389.05 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.95, 389.05 and 183.84 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.95 : 389.05 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.95/389.05 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.95x = 389.05 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.95x = 71,521.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,521.01/281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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