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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.86, 389.14 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.86, 389.14 and 193.49 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.86 : 389.14 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.86/389.14 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.86x = 389.14 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.86x = 75,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,292.27/281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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