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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.03, 387.04 and 274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.03, 387.04 and 274.98 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.03 : 387.04 = 274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.03/387.04 = 274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.03x = 387.04 × 274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.03x = 106,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,427.57/281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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