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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 525.84 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 525.84 and 213 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 525.84 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/525.84 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 525.84 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 112,003.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,003.92/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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