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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 421.28 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 421.28 and 184.76 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 421.28 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/421.28 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 421.28 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 77,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,835.69/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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