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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.26, 420.69 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.26, 420.69 and 208.18 is: 311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.26 : 420.69 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.26/420.69 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.26x = 420.69 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.26x = 87,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,579.24/281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.38

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