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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.64, 421.44 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.64, 421.44 and 251.58 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.64 : 421.44 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.64/421.44 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.64x = 421.44 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.64x = 106,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,025.88/281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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