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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 421.47 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 421.47 and 204.62 is: 306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 421.47 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/421.47 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 421.47 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 86,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,239.08/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.38

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