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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.67, 387.16 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.67, 387.16 and 192.11 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.67 : 387.16 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.67/387.16 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.67x = 387.16 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.67x = 74,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,374.89/280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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