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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.98, 388.92 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.98, 388.92 and 203.41 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.98 : 388.92 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.98/388.92 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.98x = 388.92 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.98x = 79,110.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,110.22/281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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