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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.49, 388.22 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.49, 388.22 and 211.71 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.49 : 388.22 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.49/388.22 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.49x = 388.22 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.49x = 82,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,189.00/281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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