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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.85, 389.17 and 256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.85, 389.17 and 256.94 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.85 : 389.17 = 256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.85/389.17 = 256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.85x = 389.17 × 256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.85x = 99,993.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,993.67/281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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