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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.16, 386.12 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.16, 386.12 and 197.10 is: 271.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.16 : 386.12 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.16/386.12 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.16x = 386.12 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.16x = 76,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,104.25/280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.65

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