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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.55, 388.53 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.55, 388.53 and 155.51 is: 214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.55 : 388.53 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.55/388.53 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.55x = 388.53 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.55x = 60,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,418.94/281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.60

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