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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 388.22 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 388.22 and 188.19 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 388.22 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/388.22 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 388.22 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 73,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,058.18/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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