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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.35, 388.19 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.35, 388.19 and 207.77 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.35 : 388.19 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.35/388.19 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.35x = 388.19 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.35x = 80,652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,652.81/281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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