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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 388.40 and 271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 388.40 and 271.25 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 388.40 = 271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/388.40 = 271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 388.40 × 271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 105,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,353.50/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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