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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.44, 387.96 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.44, 387.96 and 207.63 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.44 : 387.96 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.44/387.96 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.44x = 387.96 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.44x = 80,552.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,552.13/281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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