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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.91, 386.97 and 250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.91, 386.97 and 250.13 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.91 : 386.97 = 250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.91/386.97 = 250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.91x = 386.97 × 250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.91x = 96,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,790.66/281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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