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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.07, 421.62 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.07, 421.62 and 200.28 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.07 : 421.62 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.07/421.62 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.07x = 421.62 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.07x = 84,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,442.05/281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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