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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.60, 387.36 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.60, 387.36 and 197.76 is: 273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.60 : 387.36 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.60/387.36 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.60x = 387.36 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.60x = 76,604.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,604.31/280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.00

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