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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.60, 422.72 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.60, 422.72 and 189.92 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.60 : 422.72 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.60/422.72 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.60x = 422.72 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.60x = 80,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,282.98/281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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