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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.35, 388.63 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.35, 388.63 and 255.14 is: 352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.35 : 388.63 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.35/388.63 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.35x = 388.63 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.35x = 99,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,157.08/281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.44

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