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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 421.53 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 421.53 and 190.32 is: 285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 421.53 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/421.53 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 421.53 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 80,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,225.59/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.46

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