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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 422.31 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 422.31 and 190.01 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 422.31 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/422.31 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 422.31 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 80,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244.89/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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