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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 423.03 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 423.03 and 205.01 is: 307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 423.03 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/423.03 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 423.03 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 86,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,723.27/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.58

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