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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 422.72 and 200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 422.72 and 200.92 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 422.72 = 200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/422.72 = 200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 422.72 × 200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 84,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,932.90/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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