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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 387.68 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 387.68 and 266.04 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 387.68 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/387.68 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 387.68 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 103,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,137.06/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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