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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 387.75 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 387.75 and 251.49 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 387.75 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/387.75 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 387.75 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 97,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,515.25/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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