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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 419.84 and 261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 419.84 and 261.25 is: 389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 419.84 = 261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/419.84 = 261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 419.84 × 261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 109,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,683.20/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.94

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