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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 388.77 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 388.77 and 183.68 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 388.77 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/388.77 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 388.77 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 71,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,409.27/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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