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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.03, 418.01 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.03, 418.01 and 255.06 is: 379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.03 : 418.01 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.03/418.01 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.03x = 418.01 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.03x = 106,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,616.36/281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.38

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