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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 419.78 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 419.78 and 246.04 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 419.78 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/419.78 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 419.78 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 103,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,282.24/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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