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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 403.06 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 403.06 and 281.16 is: 386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 403.06 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/403.06 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 403.06 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 113,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,324.35/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.77

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