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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.45, 386.11 and 274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.45, 386.11 and 274.29 is: 376.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.45 : 386.11 = 274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.45/386.11 = 274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.45x = 386.11 × 274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.45x = 105,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,906.11/281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.29

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