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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 387.93 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 387.93 and 207.41 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 387.93 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/387.93 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 387.93 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 80,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,459.59/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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