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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 387.72 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 387.72 and 198.32 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 387.72 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/387.72 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 387.72 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 76,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,892.63/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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