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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 421.92 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 421.92 and 208.94 is: 312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 421.92 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/421.92 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 421.92 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 88,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,153.86/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.64

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