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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.01, 387.73 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.01, 387.73 and 255.50 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.01 : 387.73 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.01/387.73 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.01x = 387.73 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.01x = 99,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,065.02/281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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