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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 387.84 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 387.84 and 250.44 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 387.84 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/387.84 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 387.84 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 97,130.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,130.65/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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