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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.73, 422.61 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.73, 422.61 and 267.15 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.73 : 422.61 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.73/422.61 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.73x = 422.61 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.73x = 112,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,900.26/281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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