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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.31, 421.72 and 199.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.31, 421.72 and 199.07 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.31 : 421.72 = 199.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.31/421.72 = 199.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.31x = 421.72 × 199.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.31x = 83,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,954.27/281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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