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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.25, 388.14 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.25, 388.14 and 193.88 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 388.14 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/388.14 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 388.14 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 75,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,250.64/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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