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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 421.71 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 421.71 and 200.46 is: 300.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 421.71 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/421.71 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 421.71 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 84,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,535.99/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.54

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