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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.13, 388.77 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.13, 388.77 and 268.23 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.13 : 388.77 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.13/388.77 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.13x = 388.77 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.13x = 104,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,279.78/281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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