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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 422.45 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 422.45 and 251.13 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 422.45 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/422.45 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 422.45 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 106,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,089.87/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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