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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.51, 390.69 and 213.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.51, 390.69 and 213.43 is: 294.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.51 : 390.69 = 213.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.51/390.69 = 213.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.51x = 390.69 × 213.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.51x = 83,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,384.97/283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.12

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