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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.84, 421.63 and 243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.84, 421.63 and 243.73 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.84 : 421.63 = 243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.84/421.63 = 243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.84x = 421.63 × 243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.84x = 102,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,763.88/281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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