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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.93, 385.44 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.93, 385.44 and 213.89 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.93 : 385.44 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.93/385.44 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.93x = 385.44 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.93x = 82,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,441.76/278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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