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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.03, 420.28 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.03, 420.28 and 250.38 is: 374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.03 : 420.28 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.03/420.28 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.03x = 420.28 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.03x = 105,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,229.08/281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.45

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