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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.38, 421.79 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.38, 421.79 and 190.09 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.38 : 421.79 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.38/421.79 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.38x = 421.79 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.38x = 80,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,176.06/281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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