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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.06, 386.49 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.06, 386.49 and 197.19 is: 272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.06 : 386.49 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.06/386.49 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.06x = 386.49 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.06x = 76,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,209.04/280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.12

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