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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.26, 422.28 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.26, 422.28 and 184.42 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.26 : 422.28 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.26/422.28 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.26x = 422.28 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.26x = 77,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,876.88/281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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