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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.18, 387.90 and 193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.18, 387.90 and 193.70 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.18 : 387.90 = 193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.18/387.90 = 193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.18x = 387.90 × 193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.18x = 75,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,134.29/281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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