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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 420.84 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 420.84 and 194.64 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 420.84 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/420.84 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 420.84 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 81,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,912.30/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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