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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.57, 388.60 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.57, 388.60 and 193.16 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.57 : 388.60 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.57/388.60 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.57x = 388.60 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.57x = 75,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062.46/281.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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