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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.58, 421.84 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.58, 421.84 and 190.12 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.58 : 421.84 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.58/421.84 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.58x = 421.84 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.58x = 80,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,197.16/281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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