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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.07, 421.20 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.07, 421.20 and 183.47 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.07 : 421.20 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.07/421.20 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.07x = 421.20 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.07x = 77,275.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,275.46/281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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