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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 422.55 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 422.55 and 205.11 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 422.55 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/422.55 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 422.55 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 86,669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,669.23/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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