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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.68, 388.80 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.68, 388.80 and 194.20 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.68 : 388.80 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.68/388.80 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.68x = 388.80 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.68x = 75,503.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,503.99/281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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