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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.58, 421.17 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.58, 421.17 and 203.67 is: 304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.58 : 421.17 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.58/421.17 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.58x = 421.17 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.58x = 85,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,779.69/281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.64

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