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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 423.32 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 423.32 and 269.60 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 423.32 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/423.32 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 423.32 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 114,127.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,127.07/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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