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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.75, 388.67 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.75, 388.67 and 197.69 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.75 : 388.67 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.75/388.67 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.75x = 388.67 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.75x = 76,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,833.24/281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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