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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.28, 386.42 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.28, 386.42 and 192.80 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.28 : 386.42 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.28/386.42 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.28x = 386.42 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.28x = 74,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,501.78/280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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