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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.39, 422.37 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.39, 422.37 and 190.17 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.39 : 422.37 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.39/422.37 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.39x = 422.37 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.39x = 80,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,322.10/281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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