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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.26, 421.27 and 274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.26, 421.27 and 274.37 is: 410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.26 : 421.27 = 274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.26/421.27 = 274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.26x = 421.27 × 274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.26x = 115,583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,583.85/281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.95

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