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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.53, 421.12 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.53, 421.12 and 264.25 is: 395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.53 : 421.12 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.53/421.12 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.53x = 421.12 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.53x = 111,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,280.96/281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.27

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