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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.21, 421.11 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.21, 421.11 and 194.30 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.21 : 421.11 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.21/421.11 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.21x = 421.11 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.21x = 81,819.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,819.57/281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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