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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.03, 421.55 and 281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.03, 421.55 and 281.03 is: 421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.03 : 421.55 = 281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.03/421.55 = 281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.03x = 421.55 × 281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.03x = 118,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,464.68/281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.55

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