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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.82, 388.68 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.82, 388.68 and 202.98 is: 279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.82 : 388.68 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.82/388.68 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.82x = 388.68 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.82x = 78,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,894.27/281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.95

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