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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281, 387.54 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281, 387.54 and 211.32 is: 291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281 : 387.54 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281/387.54 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281x = 387.54 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281x = 81,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,894.95/281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.44

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