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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.81, 422.93 and 199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.81, 422.93 and 199.70 is: 299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 422.93 = 199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/422.93 = 199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 422.93 × 199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 84,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,456.01/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.70

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