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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 386.36 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 386.36 and 197.36 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 386.36 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/386.36 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 386.36 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 76,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,252.01/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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