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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 373.93 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 373.93 and 281.80 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 373.93 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/373.93 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 373.93 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 105,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,373.47/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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