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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 388.09 and 198.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 388.09 and 198.25 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 388.09 = 198.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/388.09 = 198.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 388.09 × 198.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 76,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,938.12/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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