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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 423.23 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 423.23 and 272.54 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 423.23 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/423.23 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 423.23 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 115,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,343.63/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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