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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.41, 388.07 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.41, 388.07 and 214.90 is: 296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.41 : 388.07 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.41/388.07 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.41x = 388.07 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.41x = 83,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,395.81/281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.35

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