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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281, 387.24 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281, 387.24 and 210.80 is: 290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281 : 387.24 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281/387.24 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281x = 387.24 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281x = 81,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,630.19/281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.50

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