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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.40, 388.19 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.40, 388.19 and 192.86 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.40 : 388.19 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.40/388.19 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.40x = 388.19 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.40x = 74,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,866.32/281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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