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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.14, 388.13 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.14, 388.13 and 188.01 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.14 : 388.13 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.14/388.13 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.14x = 388.13 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.14x = 72,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,972.32/281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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