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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 422 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 422 and 253.60 is: 379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 422 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/422 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 422 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 107,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,019.20/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.82

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