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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.20, 422.08 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.20, 422.08 and 250.96 is: 376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.20 : 422.08 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.20/422.08 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.20x = 422.08 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.20x = 105,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,925.20/281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.69

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