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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.58, 421.11 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.58, 421.11 and 190.14 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.58 : 421.11 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.58/421.11 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.58x = 421.11 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.58x = 80,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,069.86/281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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