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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 525.96 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 525.96 and 213.08 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 525.96 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/525.96 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 525.96 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 112,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,071.56/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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