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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.67, 388.85 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.67, 388.85 and 266.60 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.67 : 388.85 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.67/388.85 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.67x = 388.85 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.67x = 103,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,664.13/281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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