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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 421.16 and 250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 421.16 and 250.37 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 421.16 = 250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/421.16 = 250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 421.16 × 250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 105,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,444.35/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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