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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 421.74 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 421.74 and 212.70 is: 319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 421.74 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/421.74 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 421.74 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 89,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,704.10/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.16

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