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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 422.73 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 422.73 and 213.39 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 422.73 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/422.73 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 422.73 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 90,206.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,206.35/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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