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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.35, 387.02 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.35, 387.02 and 192.31 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.35 : 387.02 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.35/387.02 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.35x = 387.02 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.35x = 74,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,424.92/280.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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