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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 388.18 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 388.18 and 155.26 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 388.18 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/388.18 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 388.18 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 60,268.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,268.83/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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