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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 389.22 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 389.22 and 178.44 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 389.22 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/389.22 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 389.22 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 69,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,452.42/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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