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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.59, 422.60 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.59, 422.60 and 195.53 is: 293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.59 : 422.60 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.59/422.60 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.59x = 422.60 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.59x = 82,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,630.98/281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.44

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