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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 387 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 387 and 193.44 is: 266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 387 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/387 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 387 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 74,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,861.28/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.49

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