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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.42, 421.75 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.42, 421.75 and 204.64 is: 306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.42 : 421.75 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.42/421.75 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.42x = 421.75 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.42x = 86,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,306.92/281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.68

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