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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.55, 421.51 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.55, 421.51 and 209.73 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.55 : 421.51 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.55/421.51 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.55x = 421.51 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.55x = 88,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,403.29/281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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