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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 419.31 and 259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 419.31 and 259.43 is: 386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 419.31 = 259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/419.31 = 259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 419.31 × 259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 108,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,779.50/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.71

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