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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 419.16 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 419.16 and 268.80 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 419.16 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/419.16 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 419.16 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 112,670.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,670.21/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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