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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.86, 389.04 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.86, 389.04 and 254.50 is: 351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.86 : 389.04 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.86/389.04 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.86x = 389.04 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.86x = 99,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,010.68/281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.28

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