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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 526.66 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 526.66 and 213.59 is: 294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 526.66 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/526.66 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 526.66 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 112,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,490.09/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.74

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