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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.01, 420.82 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.01, 420.82 and 199 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.01 : 420.82 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.01/420.82 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.01x = 420.82 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.01x = 83,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,743.18/281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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