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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.68, 387.59 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.68, 387.59 and 274.49 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.68 : 387.59 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.68/387.59 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.68x = 387.59 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.68x = 106,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,387.72/281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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