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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 525.88 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 525.88 and 213.06 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 525.88 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/525.88 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 525.88 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 112,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,043.99/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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