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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.67, 388.04 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.67, 388.04 and 194.19 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.67 : 388.04 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.67/388.04 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.67x = 388.04 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.67x = 75,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,352.52/281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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