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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 387.38 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 387.38 and 266.90 is: 367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 387.38 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/387.38 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 387.38 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 103,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,391.72/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.86

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