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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.37, 387.72 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.37, 387.72 and 211.44 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.37 : 387.72 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.37/387.72 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.37x = 387.72 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.37x = 81,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,979.52/281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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