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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.18, 387.98 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.18, 387.98 and 192.74 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.18 : 387.98 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.18/387.98 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.18x = 387.98 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.18x = 74,779.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,779.27/281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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