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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 388.38 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 388.38 and 211.74 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 388.38 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/388.38 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 388.38 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 82,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,234.52/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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