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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.98, 388.87 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.98, 388.87 and 183.63 is: 253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.98 : 388.87 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.98/388.87 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.98x = 388.87 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.98x = 71,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,408.20/281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.24

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