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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.44, 387.18 and 192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.44, 387.18 and 192.41 is: 265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.44 : 387.18 = 192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.44/387.18 = 192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.44x = 387.18 × 192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.44x = 74,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,495.37/280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.64

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