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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 388.38 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 388.38 and 194.44 is: 267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 388.38 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/388.38 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 388.38 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 75,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,516.61/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.87

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