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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.95, 389.00 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.95, 389.00 and 194.67 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.95 : 389.00 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.95/389.00 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.95x = 389.00 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.95x = 75,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,725.66/281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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