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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.41, 387.90 and 198.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.41, 387.90 and 198.34 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.41 : 387.90 = 198.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.41/387.90 = 198.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.41x = 387.90 × 198.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.41x = 76,936.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,936.09/281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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