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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.64, 422.06 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.64, 422.06 and 200.50 is: 300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.64 : 422.06 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.64/422.06 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.64x = 422.06 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.64x = 84,623.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,623.03/281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.47

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