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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.13, 422.10 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.13, 422.10 and 189.60 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.13 : 422.10 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.13/422.10 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.13x = 422.10 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.13x = 80,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,030.16/281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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