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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 422.33 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 422.33 and 251.36 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 422.33 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/422.33 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 422.33 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 106,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,155.08/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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