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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.29, 386.91 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.29, 386.91 and 193.26 is: 266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.29 : 386.91 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.29/386.91 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.29x = 386.91 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.29x = 74,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,774.23/280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.77

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