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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.05, 387.84 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.05, 387.84 and 155.01 is: 213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.05 : 387.84 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.05/387.84 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.05x = 387.84 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.05x = 60,119.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,119.08/281.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.91

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