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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.56, 387.08 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.56, 387.08 and 193.20 is: 266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.56 : 387.08 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.56/387.08 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.56x = 387.08 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.56x = 74,783.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,783.86/280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.55

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