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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.22, 419.17 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.22, 419.17 and 260.44 is: 388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.22 : 419.17 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.22/419.17 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.22x = 419.17 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.22x = 109,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,168.63/281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.20

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