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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.55, 422.55 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.55, 422.55 and 272.55 is: 409.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.55 : 422.55 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.55/422.55 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.55x = 422.55 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.55x = 115,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,166.00/281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.04

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