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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 387.60 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 387.60 and 192.72 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 387.60 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/387.60 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 387.60 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 74,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,698.27/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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