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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.79, 387.59 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.79, 387.59 and 192.32 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.79 : 387.59 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.79/387.59 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.79x = 387.59 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.79x = 74,538.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,538.41/280.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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