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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 386.06 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 386.06 and 267.48 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 386.06 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/386.06 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 386.06 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 103,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,261.99/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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