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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 389.46 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 389.46 and 281.80 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 389.46 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/389.46 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 389.46 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 109,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,749.83/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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