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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.02, 419.22 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.02, 419.22 and 250.26 is: 373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.02 : 419.22 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.02/419.22 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.02x = 419.22 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.02x = 104,914.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,914.00/281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.33

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