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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.86, 388.95 and 211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.86, 388.95 and 211.90 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.86 : 388.95 = 211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.86/388.95 = 211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.86x = 388.95 × 211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.86x = 82,418.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,418.51/281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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