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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.29, 422.16 and 200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.29, 422.16 and 200.19 is: 300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.29 : 422.16 = 200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.29/422.16 = 200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.29x = 422.16 × 200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.29x = 84,511.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,511.79/281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.44

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