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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.15, 421.72 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.15, 421.72 and 209.46 is: 314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.15 : 421.72 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.15/421.72 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.15x = 421.72 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.15x = 88,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,332.95/281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.19

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