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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 388.24 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 388.24 and 198.45 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 388.24 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/388.24 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 388.24 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 77,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,046.23/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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