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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.63, 422.51 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.63, 422.51 and 251.25 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.63 : 422.51 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.63/422.51 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.63x = 422.51 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.63x = 106,154.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,154.38/281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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