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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.45, 422.78 and 190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.45, 422.78 and 190.33 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.45 : 422.78 = 190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.45/422.78 = 190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.45x = 422.78 × 190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.45x = 80,467.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,467.72/281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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