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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.54, 386.93 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.54, 386.93 and 197.56 is: 272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.54 : 386.93 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.54/386.93 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.54x = 386.93 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.54x = 76,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,441.89/280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.48

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