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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.44, 388.36 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.44, 388.36 and 207.80 is: 286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.44 : 388.36 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.44/388.36 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.44x = 388.36 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.44x = 80,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,701.21/281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.74

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