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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.07, 387.45 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.07, 387.45 and 207.27 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.07 : 387.45 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.07/387.45 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.07x = 387.45 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.07x = 80,306.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,306.76/281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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