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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.81, 387.46 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.81, 387.46 and 197.90 is: 273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.81 : 387.46 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.81/387.46 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.81x = 387.46 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.81x = 76,678.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,678.33/280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.06

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