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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.20, 421.22 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.20, 421.22 and 266.06 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.20 : 421.22 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.20/421.22 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.20x = 421.22 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.20x = 112,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,069.79/281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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