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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.78, 387.89 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.78, 387.89 and 246.75 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.78 : 387.89 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.78/387.89 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.78x = 387.89 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.78x = 95,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,710.09/281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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