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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.00, 421.72 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.00, 421.72 and 194.94 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.00 : 421.72 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.00/421.72 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.00x = 421.72 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.00x = 82,208.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,208.42/281.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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