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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 423.05 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 423.05 and 201.44 is: 302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 423.05 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/423.05 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 423.05 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 85,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,216.07/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.22

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