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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.01, 418.88 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.01, 418.88 and 268.71 is: 400.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.01 : 418.88 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.01/418.88 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.01x = 418.88 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.01x = 112,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,555.90/281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.54

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