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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.64, 422.30 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.64, 422.30 and 260.20 is: 390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.64 : 422.30 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.64/422.30 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.64x = 422.30 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.64x = 109,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,882.46/281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.15

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