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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.43, 387.94 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.43, 387.94 and 198.40 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.43 : 387.94 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.43/387.94 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.43x = 387.94 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.43x = 76,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,967.30/281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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