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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.14, 422.40 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.14, 422.40 and 265.60 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.14 : 422.40 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.14/422.40 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.14x = 422.40 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.14x = 112,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,186.00/281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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