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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 388.22 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 388.22 and 273.88 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 388.22 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/388.22 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 388.22 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 106,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,325.69/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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