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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 421.38 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 421.38 and 207.84 is: 311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 421.38 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/421.38 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 421.38 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 87,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,579.62/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.36

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