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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.57, 388.54 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.57, 388.54 and 207.93 is: 286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.57 : 388.54 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.57/388.54 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.57x = 388.54 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.57x = 80,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,789.12/281.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.92

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