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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.90, 422.42 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.90, 422.42 and 251.12 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.90 : 422.42 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.90/422.42 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.90x = 422.42 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.90x = 106,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,078.11/281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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