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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 388.29 and 213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 388.29 and 213.99 is: 295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 388.29 = 213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/388.29 = 213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 388.29 × 213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 83,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,090.18/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.13

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