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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 389.07 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 389.07 and 177.12 is: 244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 389.07 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/389.07 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 389.07 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 68,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,912.08/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.40

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