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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.64, 388.68 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.64, 388.68 and 188.22 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.64 : 388.68 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.64/388.68 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.64x = 388.68 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.64x = 73,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,157.35/281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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