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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.50, 421.94 and 200.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.50, 421.94 and 200.09 is: 299.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.50 : 421.94 = 200.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.50/421.94 = 200.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.50x = 421.94 × 200.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.50x = 84,427.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,427.53/281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.92

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