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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.58, 387.05 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.58, 387.05 and 193.10 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.58 : 387.05 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.58/387.05 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.58x = 387.05 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.58x = 74,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,736.45/280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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