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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.87, 387.41 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.87, 387.41 and 193.39 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.87 : 387.41 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.87/387.41 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.87x = 387.41 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.87x = 74,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,919.28/280.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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