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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 388.68 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 388.68 and 198.88 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 388.68 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/388.68 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 388.68 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 77,300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,300.68/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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