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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 421.71 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 421.71 and 183.57 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 421.71 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/421.71 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 421.71 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 77,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,413.30/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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