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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.40, 387.90 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.40, 387.90 and 198.27 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.40 : 387.90 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.40/387.90 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.40x = 387.90 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.40x = 76,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,908.93/281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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