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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.50, 388.15 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.50, 388.15 and 192.96 is: 266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.50 : 388.15 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.50/388.15 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.50x = 388.15 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.50x = 74,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,897.42/281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.07

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