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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 388.94 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 388.94 and 193.43 is: 266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 388.94 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/388.94 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 388.94 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 75,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,229.75/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.89

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