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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 387.32 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 387.32 and 198.08 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 387.32 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/387.32 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 387.32 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 76,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,720.35/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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