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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.72, 387.28 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.72, 387.28 and 197.90 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.72 : 387.28 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.72/387.28 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.72x = 387.28 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.72x = 76,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,642.71/280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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