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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 419.28 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 419.28 and 271.92 is: 405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 419.28 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/419.28 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 419.28 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 114,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,010.62/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.67

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