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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.74, 389.10 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.74, 389.10 and 219.38 is: 302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.74 : 389.10 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.74/389.10 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.74x = 389.10 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.74x = 85,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,360.76/281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.98

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