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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 420.90 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 420.90 and 245.51 is: 366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 420.90 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/420.90 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 420.90 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 103,333.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,333.05/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.49

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