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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.70, 422.55 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.70, 422.55 and 266.85 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.70 : 422.55 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.70/422.55 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.70x = 422.55 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.70x = 112,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,757.47/281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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