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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 389.16 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 389.16 and 183.54 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 389.16 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/389.16 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 389.16 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 71,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,426.43/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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