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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.67, 422.70 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.67, 422.70 and 195 is: 292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.67 : 422.70 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.67/422.70 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.67x = 422.70 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.67x = 82,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,426.50/281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.63

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