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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 421.81 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 421.81 and 194.70 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 421.81 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/421.81 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 421.81 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 82,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,127.50/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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