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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 388.40 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 388.40 and 193.86 is: 267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 388.40 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/388.40 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 388.40 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 75,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,294.25/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.63

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