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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.51, 387.92 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.51, 387.92 and 262.06 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.51 : 387.92 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.51/387.92 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.51x = 387.92 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.51x = 101,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,658.00/281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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