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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.38, 388.30 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.38, 388.30 and 155.34 is: 214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.38 : 388.30 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.38/388.30 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.38x = 388.30 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.38x = 60,318.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,318.52/281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.37

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