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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 388.14 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 388.14 and 197.22 is: 272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 388.14 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/388.14 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 388.14 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 76,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,548.97/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.15

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