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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.82, 388.80 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.82, 388.80 and 194.52 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.82 : 388.80 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.82/388.80 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.82x = 388.80 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.82x = 75,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,629.38/281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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