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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.14, 388.08 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.14, 388.08 and 191.44 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.14 : 388.08 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.14/388.08 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.14x = 388.08 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.14x = 74,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,294.04/281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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