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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 421.91 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 421.91 and 200.48 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 421.91 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/421.91 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 421.91 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 84,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,582.16/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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