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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.20, 388.11 and 207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.20, 388.11 and 207.73 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.20 : 388.11 = 207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.20/388.11 = 207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.20x = 388.11 × 207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.20x = 80,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,622.41/281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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