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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 389.22 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 389.22 and 183.99 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 389.22 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/389.22 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 389.22 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 71,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,612.59/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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