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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 419.50 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 419.50 and 250.86 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 419.50 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/419.50 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 419.50 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 105,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,235.14/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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