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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.83, 423.43 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.83, 423.43 and 266.29 is: 400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.83 : 423.43 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.83/423.43 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.83x = 423.43 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.83x = 112,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,755.17/281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.08

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