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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.13, 387.75 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.13, 387.75 and 198.06 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.13 : 387.75 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.13/387.75 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.13x = 387.75 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.13x = 76,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,797.77/281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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