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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.07, 419.64 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.07, 419.64 and 250.32 is: 373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.07 : 419.64 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.07/419.64 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.07x = 419.64 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.07x = 105,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,044.28/281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.73

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