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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 424.36 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 424.36 and 266.90 is: 402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 424.36 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/424.36 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 424.36 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 113,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,260.35/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.63

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