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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.07, 387.57 and 206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.07, 387.57 and 206.41 is: 284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.07 : 387.57 = 206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.07/387.57 = 206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.07x = 387.57 × 206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.07x = 79,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,998.32/281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.62

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