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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 388.08 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 388.08 and 187.98 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 388.08 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/388.08 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 388.08 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 72,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,951.28/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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