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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.01, 419.98 and 259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.01, 419.98 and 259.12 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.01 : 419.98 = 259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.01/419.98 = 259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.01x = 419.98 × 259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.01x = 108,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,825.22/281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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