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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 421.92 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 421.92 and 195.84 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 421.92 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/421.92 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 421.92 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 82,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,628.81/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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