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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.58, 388.88 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.58, 388.88 and 270.64 is: 373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.58 : 388.88 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.58/388.88 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.58x = 388.88 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.58x = 105,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,245.87/281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.77

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