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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 387.56 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 387.56 and 197.64 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 387.56 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/387.56 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 387.56 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 76,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,597.85/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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