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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.49, 421.71 and 200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.49, 421.71 and 200.17 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.49 : 421.71 = 200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.49/421.71 = 200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.49x = 421.71 × 200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.49x = 84,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,413.69/281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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