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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 421.64 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 421.64 and 199.64 is: 299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 421.64 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/421.64 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 421.64 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 84,176.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,176.21/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.52

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