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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.13, 422.38 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.13, 422.38 and 265.59 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.13 : 422.38 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.13/422.38 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.13x = 422.38 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.13x = 112,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,179.90/281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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