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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 388.20 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 388.20 and 207.68 is: 286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 388.20 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/388.20 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 388.20 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 80,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,621.38/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.30

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