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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.45, 421.66 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.45, 421.66 and 194.54 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.45 : 421.66 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.45/421.66 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.45x = 421.66 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.45x = 82,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,030.79/281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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