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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 526.95 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 526.95 and 216.06 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 526.95 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/526.95 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 526.95 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 113,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,852.82/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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