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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 387.89 and 249.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 387.89 and 249.99 is: 344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 387.89 = 249.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/387.89 = 249.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 387.89 × 249.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 96,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,966.85/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.74

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