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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 388.02 and 198.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 388.02 and 198.39 is: 273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 388.02 = 198.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/388.02 = 198.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 388.02 × 198.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 76,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,979.29/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.72

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