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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 421.02 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 421.02 and 194.43 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 421.02 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/421.02 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 421.02 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 81,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,858.92/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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