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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 389.25 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 389.25 and 216.26 is: 299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 389.25 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/389.25 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 389.25 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 84,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,179.21/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.00

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