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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.11, 388.11 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.11, 388.11 and 192.74 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.11 : 388.11 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.11/388.11 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.11x = 388.11 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.11x = 74,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,801.48/281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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