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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 383 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 383 and 275.18 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 383 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/383 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 383 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 105,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,393.94/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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