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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.21, 422.49 and 265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.21, 422.49 and 265.67 is: 399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.21 : 422.49 = 265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.21/422.49 = 265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.21x = 422.49 × 265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.21x = 112,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,242.39/281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.14

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