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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.50, 422.07 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.50, 422.07 and 200.14 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.50 : 422.07 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.50/422.07 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.50x = 422.07 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.50x = 84,473.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,473.09/281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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