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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.68, 422.62 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.68, 422.62 and 209.50 is: 314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.68 : 422.62 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.68/422.62 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.68x = 422.62 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.68x = 88,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,537.31/281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.32

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