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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 421.34 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 421.34 and 212.90 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 421.34 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/421.34 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 421.34 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 89,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,700.11/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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