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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 422.54 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 422.54 and 194.84 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 422.54 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/422.54 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 422.54 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 82,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,327.69/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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