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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.34, 421.47 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.34, 421.47 and 189.95 is: 284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.34 : 421.47 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.34/421.47 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.34x = 421.47 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.34x = 80,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,056.12/281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.55

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