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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 389.07 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 389.07 and 254.21 is: 350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 389.07 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/389.07 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 389.07 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 98,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,903.54/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.87

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