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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.07, 421.80 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.07, 421.80 and 194.60 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.07 : 421.80 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.07/421.80 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.07x = 421.80 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.07x = 82,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,082.28/281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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