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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.25, 388.35 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.25, 388.35 and 207.68 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 388.35 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/388.35 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 388.35 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 80,650.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,650.59/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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