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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 388.32 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 388.32 and 198.64 is: 274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 388.32 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/388.32 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 388.32 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 77,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,135.88/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.00

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