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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 421.94 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 421.94 and 194.63 is: 291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 421.94 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/421.94 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 421.94 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 82,119.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,119.10/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.62

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