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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.73, 526.73 and 213.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.73, 526.73 and 213.65 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.73 : 526.73 = 213.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.73/526.73 = 213.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.73x = 526.73 × 213.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.73x = 112,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,536.11/381.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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