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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 388.32 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 388.32 and 194.22 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 388.32 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/388.32 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 388.32 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 75,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,419.51/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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