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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 387.27 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 387.27 and 193.62 is: 266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 387.27 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/387.27 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 387.27 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 74,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,983.22/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.75

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