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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.77, 422.65 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.77, 422.65 and 274.08 is: 411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.77 : 422.65 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.77/422.65 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.77x = 422.65 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.77x = 115,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,841.84/281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.13

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