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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.62, 388.02 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.62, 388.02 and 194.14 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.62 : 388.02 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.62/388.02 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.62x = 388.02 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.62x = 75,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,330.20/281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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