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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 423.20 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 423.20 and 251.63 is: 378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 423.20 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/423.20 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 423.20 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 106,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,486.44/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.15

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