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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 387.99 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 387.99 and 267.30 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 387.99 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/387.99 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 387.99 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 103,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,709.73/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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