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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.82, 423.72 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.82, 423.72 and 251.04 is: 377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.82 : 423.72 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.82/423.72 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.82x = 423.72 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.82x = 106,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,370.67/281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.44

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