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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.13, 421.15 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.13, 421.15 and 212.73 is: 318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.13 : 421.15 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.13/421.15 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.13x = 421.15 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.13x = 89,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,591.24/281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.68

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