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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.63, 388.78 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.63, 388.78 and 211.58 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.63 : 388.78 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.63/388.78 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.63x = 388.78 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.63x = 82,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,258.25/281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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