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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.25, 388.26 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.25, 388.26 and 265.05 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 388.26 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/388.26 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 388.26 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 102,908.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,908.31/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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