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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.08, 387.90 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.08, 387.90 and 268.12 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.08 : 387.90 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.08/387.90 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.08x = 387.90 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.08x = 104,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,003.75/281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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