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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.18, 421.36 and 262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.18, 421.36 and 262.01 is: 392.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.18 : 421.36 = 262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.18/421.36 = 262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.18x = 421.36 × 262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.18x = 110,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,400.53/281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.63

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