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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 422.29 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 422.29 and 203.76 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 422.29 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/422.29 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 422.29 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 86,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,045.81/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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