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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 387.24 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 387.24 and 274.28 is: 377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 387.24 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/387.24 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 387.24 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 106,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,212.19/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.40

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