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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.32, 422.46 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.32, 422.46 and 195.88 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.32 : 422.46 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.32/422.46 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.32x = 422.46 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.32x = 82,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,751.46/281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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