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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 389.10 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 389.10 and 183.88 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 389.10 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/389.10 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 389.10 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 71,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,548.88/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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