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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 386.08 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 386.08 and 192.52 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 386.08 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/386.08 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 386.08 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 74,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,328.12/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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