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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.54, 387.03 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.54, 387.03 and 193.06 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.54 : 387.03 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.54/387.03 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.54x = 387.03 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.54x = 74,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,720.01/280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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