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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.14, 421.20 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.14, 421.20 and 264.20 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.14 : 421.20 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.14/421.20 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.14x = 421.20 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.14x = 111,278.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,278.93/281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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