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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.38, 388.51 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.38, 388.51 and 211.56 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.38 : 388.51 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.38/388.51 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.38x = 388.51 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.38x = 82,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,193.18/281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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