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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.18, 421.78 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.18, 421.78 and 190.06 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.18 : 421.78 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.18/421.78 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.18x = 421.78 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.18x = 80,163.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,163.51/281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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