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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 452.93 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 452.93 and 281.90 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 452.93 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/452.93 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 452.93 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 127,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,678.14/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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