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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.02, 421.86 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.02, 421.86 and 204.46 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.02 : 421.86 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.02/421.86 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.02x = 421.86 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.02x = 86,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,253.50/281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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