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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.79, 422.86 and 199.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.79, 422.86 and 199.47 is: 299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.79 : 422.86 = 199.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.79/422.86 = 199.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.79x = 422.86 × 199.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.79x = 84,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,347.88/281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.33

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